Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 58 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Central Avenue KinderCare
About the School
- Our teaching staff is made up of professionals that have a passion and desire to work with children, to see them grow and develop into their own person.
- The teachers are certified with their Child Development Associates Credential (CDA) or Bachelor's Degree.
- All of the staff at the center are dedicated to making sure your child is safe, secure, well taken care of and has a day filled with learning and adventure.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 58 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1981
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
58 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
4%
State avg.: 26%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- We are so glad you have chosen to look into the Columbus KinderCare. Our team would love to meet you and show you our wonderful center. We have a beautiful back-yard where your child can explore and grow to their full potential. We also have wonderful classrooms full of adventure and education. We offer amazing nutritious meals guided by the federal food program. Our staff is professionally trained, experienced and highly qualified. Come in today for a tour and see the amazing quality of our program, facility and staff!
Keeping your child safe and secure is our first priority.Our school has a keypad entry for parents to enter into the building. All children must be signed in and out on our paper based roster on a daily basis by our teachers. Please make sure you walk with your child to their classroom. A teacher will be so happy to see you and your childeach day. We have fenced in and secure playground to allow the children opportunities to explore the outdoors.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
- CCDF; NACCRRA; Military is additional 10% off; Columbus Reg. Hospital is 10% off; Furceia is 10% off; Federal Food Program
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Central Avenue KinderCare often compared to?
Central Avenue KinderCare is often viewed alongside schools like North Star Montessori School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Central Avenue KinderCare?
The application deadline for Central Avenue KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Central Avenue KinderCare vs. North Star Montessori School
The nearest high school to Central Avenue KinderCare is Bethel Holiness Christian School (2.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Bartholomew School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is North Star Montessori School (1.4 miles away)
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Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: K-8 | 387 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
1306 27th St
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 379-9353
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 116 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Montessori School
2320 Midway St
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 379-4180
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 260 students
Daycare / Preschool
650 Pleasant Grv
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 378-5833
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: K | 43 students
Daycare / Preschool
715 McClure Rd,
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 379-2319
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: K-8 | 409 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 3
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
719 5th Street
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 372-5266
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 21 students
Christian
6060 N Us Highway 31
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-0210
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 247 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Christian
3170 Indiana Ave
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 372-3780
Distance: 17.7 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 147 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
7120 N County Road 875 E
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 524-8547
Distance: 19.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 101 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 2
Pentecostal
5707 Sandy Creek Drive
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-7687
Distance: 22.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 11 students
Christian
710 E County Road 160 N
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 346-5980
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: K-8 | 387 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
1306 27th St
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 379-9353
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: K-8 | 409 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 3
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
719 5th Street
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 372-5266
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 21 students
Christian
6060 N Us Highway 31
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-0210
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 247 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Christian
3170 Indiana Ave
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 372-3780
Distance: 5.8 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 119 students
Montessori School
6691 W State Road 46
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 342-3029
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 116 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Montessori School
2320 Midway St
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 379-4180
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 260 students
Daycare / Preschool
650 Pleasant Grv
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 378-5833
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: K | 43 students
Daycare / Preschool
715 McClure Rd,
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 379-2319
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 247 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Christian
3170 Indiana Ave
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 372-3780
Distance: 5.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 63 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
6045 E State St
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-6504
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Brown County High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
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5/
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235 School House Lane
Nashville, IN 47448
(812) 988-6606
Nashville, IN 47448
(812) 988-6606
9073.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 455 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Brown County Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
95 S Schoolhouse Ln
Nashville, IN 47448
(812) 988-6605
Nashville, IN 47448
(812) 988-6605
9073.9 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 396 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Van Buren Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4045 State Road 135 South
Nashville, IN 47448
(812) 988-6658
Nashville, IN 47448
(812) 988-6658
9075.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 210 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Sprunica Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3611 Sprunica Rd
Nineveh, IN 46164
(812) 988-6625
Nineveh, IN 46164
(812) 988-6625
9076.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 264 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Union Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3990 W Division Rd
Bargersville, IN 46106
(317) 422-5223
Bargersville, IN 46106
(317) 422-5223
9077.5 miles
Gr: K-4 | 165 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
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